Heart radiation therapy for heart failure
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests if a low dose of radiation to the heart can help people with advanced heart failure feel better and improve heart function. It is for patients whose heart failure is stable but severe, and who are already on the best medications.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have advanced heart failure (NYHA class II, III, or IV)
- Your heart condition has been stable for at least 6 months on the best medical therapy
- Your heart failure is caused by blocked arteries or an enlarged heart (ischemic or dilated cardiomyopathy)
- Your left ventricle's pumping strength is 35% or less
- You are not currently eligible for or considering a heart transplant
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding
- You have not had radiation therapy to the chest area before
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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